Baron Batch agrees with Tom Petty, the waiting is the hardest part. The talented running back, who graduates from Midland High School on May 27, is not wasting any time; he'll be making the short drive to Lubbock less than two days later.

In two years as a member of Midland High's varsity football squad, Batch (5-foot-10, 190-pounds) accounted for well-over 3,000 all-purpose yards and 40 touchdowns. Despite all of the awards and attention that comes with such an impressive stat-line, one of his favorite high school experiences came off the gridiron.